by Cindy | Jun 8, 2026 | Dancers & Choreographers
At Helena Padial’s middle school production of Bye Bye Birdie, Chita Rivera—yes, that Chita Rivera—came to watch. When she met the musical theater legend backstage, Padial burst into tears of disbelief, and Rivera gave her a hug. Fast-forward to 2026 and Padial, at...
by Cindy | May 30, 2026 | Dancers & Choreographers
Jakob Wheway Hughes performing a contemporary solo by Ashley Coupal at Emerging Dancer 2026. Image by Isabella TurollaEnglish National Ballet has presented four Emerging Dancer awards, recognising artistic distinction, technical excellence, versatility, and Audience...
